S 104 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing a diaper benefits pilot program

This bill creates a pilot program in Massachusetts to provide diapers to low-income families with infants and young children. It establishes a dedicated trust fund that will be financed through state appropriations, interest, and unrestricted private donations to support diaper distribution organizations. The Department of Public Health will award grants to up to 12 applicants across the state's regions to purchase, store, and distribute diapers, with a requirement to report on the program's impact after one year.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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